Though just a youngster, The Sarojin^THC—named after the mythical Lady Sarojin, Thai mistress of hospitality—has already made quite a name for herself among worldwide luxury resorts, winning many awards and accolades. Located on a stunning secluded beach in Khao Lak, just an hour’s drive from Phuket International Airport, she’s been lovingly nurtured and cared for over the past seven years by owners Kate and Andrew Kemp, a pair of travel-loving Brits who had a dream of opening a small, personalized resort where the experience was that of staying at a good friend’s overseas estate. Here is how that dream began.

July/August 2011